The Lekker Network | Storm Rider with Matt Bromley | Cape Town
On the 28th of May, we’re inviting you to an evening curated to help equip you with the mindset you need to navigate through storms.
Introducing your keynote speaker for the evening, Matt Bromley.
Matt Bromley is a professional big wave surfer who chases 7-storey waves for a living. He's also one of the most compelling voices on mindset, courage, and performance under pressure.
2x Springbok Surfing Captain. 8x magazine cover. Global Monster Energy athlete. Feature film protagonist. 10+ international keynote engagements across Poland, the USA, Spain, and the Middle East.
The keynote: Storm Rider
Building a Mindset for Storms
How do we thrive in the challenges and uncertainty surrounding us in this current time? By building a STORMRIDER Mindset.
In his talk, Matt explores:
Preparation: Building a firm foundation
Allowing for Vulnerability: Paddling out in the face of fear and uncertainty
Building Excitement: StormRider mindset
This talk will help you build a mindset to perform in the face of fear and adversity.
What to expect
The evening will begin with Matt Bromley’s StormRider Keynote, where he will share the lessons he’s learned from facing towering waves and how they directly translate into navigating uncertainty in business.
We’ll then move on to a live panel discussion, facilitated by John Watson, where three exceptional TLN members will join him on stage to take the conversation further…
Samantha Hanreck, Founder of Data Sync Global and Co-Founder of No-BS Consulting™, is an AI and digital strategy specialist focused on making AI practical and impactful for business. She serves as a Fractional CAIO and CIO, helping organisations integrate intelligent solutions to drive efficiency and growth, and was named 1st Runner-Up in the 2026 Woman in Tech Awards.
Jan-Hendri Tromp, Global BPO Growth Partner based in Cairo, Egypt, specialises in helping businesses optimise operations through smart outsourcing solutions. He works with organisations to streamline processes, improve scalability, and unlock cost efficiencies through strategic BPO implementation.
Marlisde de Villiers Basson is a TEDx speaker, executive coach, and author of ROAR! How to tame the bully inside and out. She specialises in leadership, workplace wellbeing, and personal resilience.
At the end of the evening, you will have the opportunity to connect and network with our keynote speaker, panellists, and other attendees.
Our Main Sponsor
In partnership with Bridgement, this evening brings together founders, operators, and decision-makers navigating high-pressure environments - and the realities that come with them.
Bridgement works closely with businesses operating in exactly these conditions, enabling faster, smarter decision-making when it matters most. This conversation is a natural extension of that world.
Joined by Matt Bromley, we’ll explore what it takes to operate under pressure - and how those lessons translate into business, leadership, and decision-making.
This is a curated gathering, designed for meaningful conversation, not scale.
Hosted by The Lekker Network, in collaboration with Bridgement.
📆 Date: 28th of May
🕔 Time: 17:30 - 21:00 SAST
📍Location: The Tryst, Cape Town
👉🏼 Non-member Ticket Sales (R200): https://events.theopenletter.io/events/the-lekker-network-storm-rider-with-matt-bromley-cape-town
We look forward to having you in the room!